AUDUBON, John James (1785 - 1851), Iceland or Jer Falcon, (Plate 366), 1827–1838 8_28_24 James’s Street

James’s Street

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In yet another graphic innovation

and his own scholarly interpretation

clearly indicate that it was the King who instructed the artist to accompany the expedition

AUDUBON, John James (1785 - 1851), Iceland or Jer Falcon, (Plate 366), 1827–1838 8_28_24 James’s StreetJOHN JAMES AUDUBON (1785 1851) Iceland or Jer Falcon, Plate 366 [Gyrfalcon, Falco rusticolus] From the Birds of America Aquatint engraving with original hand color London: Robert Havell, 18271838 Paper size: 25 5 8 x 38 1 8 in. Their flight resembled that of the Peregrine Falcon, but was more elevated, majestic, and rapid. They rarely sailed when travelling to and fro, but used a constant beat of their wings. When over the Puffins, and high in the